Youth services are in crisis, failure to act now will see lost opportunities for young people
With up to 1 in 4 youth centres under the threat of closure, and emergency funding for youth services coming to an end, failure to act now will decimate the youth sector leaving a generation of young people without opportunities to thrive. NYA and YMCA’s joint report, Time’s Running Out, makes clear a national strategy … Continued
New Level 6 Degree Youth Work Apprenticeship approved
NYA is delighted to announce that the new Level 6 Degree Youth Work Apprenticeship has been approved and will be launching soon. NYA led the Trailblazer group, chaired by Carol Stone, working with training providers, youth workers, local authorities and the voluntary sector to write and develop this new Level 6 Degree Youth Work Apprenticeship standard. This new qualification will continue building the infrastructure of the Youth Work workforce, creating new routes into the profession, and developing a new pool of qualified candidates who will continue to grow and evolve youth … Continued
Young people in rural areas overlooked, left to fall between the cracks
There is little or no co-ordinated provision in many rural areas to tackle inequalities and put young people at the heart of Covid-recovery. A new report, Overlooked: young people and rural youth services, makes clear there are vast gaps in local youth services. Hardest hit are the 2.2 million young people living in predominantly rural … Continued
NYA Youth Work Academy launch a new suite of free CPD opportunities
The NYA Youth Work Academy today unveiled a selection of 12 free virtual CPD courses. The new suite of support for youth workers is made possible by our funders and partners: Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Youth Futures Foundation National Lottery Community Fund Paul Hamlyn Foundation UFI VocTech Trust The new catalogue of … Continued
To reduce crime requires more than a policing or criminal justice response
The new Crime Reduction Strategy recognises a role for youth work in breaking a cycle of violence at the point of crisis in A&E wards and through alternative provision to reduce school exclusions. However, it falls short in supporting young people with a community response to reduce and prevent crime. When young people have a … Continued
NYA launch new digital hub to help young people power forwards to a bright future in learning and work
The National Youth Agency is delighted to announce the launch of a new digital hub, amplifi, specifically designed by young people, for young people. amplifi will help young people get the knowledge, skills and experience they need to turbo-charge forward to bright futures in learning and work. amplifi is a unique offering as it is underpinned by youth work values, participative and relational … Continued
NYA to launch new Media Literacy module as part of DCMS strategy to fight online disinformation
As part of the Minister for Digital and Culture, Caroline Dinenage’s new strategy to fight online disinformation, NYA is delighted to announce that they have received funding from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) for the design and delivery of a Media Literacy module. The new module will be connected to the … Continued
NYA shortlisted for Charity of the Year in 2021 Charity Times Awards
NYA has been shortlisted in the category for charities with an income of £1million – £10million alongside seven other charities across all sectors. NYA Chief Executive Leigh Middleton said “we are delighted and taken aback to be shortlisted for the award and humbled to be listed amongst such illustrious charities. Throughout 2020 and 2021 the … Continued
Level 6 Youth Work Apprenticeship Consultation Opens
We are pleased to be able to offer for consultation and feedback the LEVEL 6 YOUTH WORK Degree Standard and End Point Assessment Documentation. This full standard is currently in assessment for approval process at the Institute for Apprenticeships. We welcome all feedback on this standard before 16th July 2021 to share with final Route Approval … Continued
‘Levelling up of opportunities urgently needed’ – APPG Youth Affairs Inquiry 2021
Two years on from the landmark report on youth work, Leigh Middleton, NYA’s CEO presented evidence in Parliament on the vital role youth work plays, transforming young lives. The cross-party meeting is part of new inquiry on youth work led by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Youth Affairs. The APPG’s 2019 report was a watershed to … Continued
